High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) was 3.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Ethiopia, 2008–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for high-technology exports in Ethiopia is 3.8%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.8% on the previous year and up 102.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Ethiopia peaked at 13.6% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.9%, in 2013.
That places Ethiopia 113th out of 175 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6.1% | — |
| 2009 | 5.4% | -10.5% |
| 2010 | 4.9% | -9.7% |
| 2011 | 2.2% | -54.4% |
| 2012 | 3.5% | +54.0% |
| 2013 | 1.9% | -46.4% |
| 2014 | 9.1% | +393.5% |
| 2015 | 6.2% | -32.2% |
| 2016 | 6.8% | +10.2% |
| 2017 | 5.8% | -14.5% |
| 2018 | 13.6% | +133.7% |
| 2019 | 9.4% | -30.9% |
| 2020 | 13.1% | +39.0% |
| 2021 | 8.5% | -34.8% |
| 2022 | 3.2% | -62.4% |
| 2023 | 3.8% | +16.8% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 3.8% is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.2%, 1.7× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 3.8% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.2%, 1.7× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Ethiopia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +393.5% | 1.9% | 9.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.8% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.4% | 1.9% | 13.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.2% | 3.2% | 13.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More private sector data for Ethiopia
- Merchandise trade 24.2% (2025)
- Food imports 13.8% (2023)
- Manufactures imports 69.2% (2023)
- Merchandise imports 23.01 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 5.50 billion current US$ (2024)
- Food exports 80.4% (2023)
- Manufactures exports 9.2% (2023)
- Merchandise exports 7.58 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 7.43 billion current US$ (2024)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 55.99 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Ethiopia?
- High-technology exports in Ethiopia was 3.8% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 13.6% in 2018.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.9% in 2013.
- How does Ethiopia rank for high-technology exports?
- Ethiopia ranks 113th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as part of High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.